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LAUNCH DATE2 fields
| Specification | Liberty 4 Pro | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2026-09-18 |
| Status | — | Available |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields
| Specification | Liberty 4 Pro | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental | — | 40% recycled material content overall |
| Launch Price (USD) | $149.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $129 (AirPods 5 (USB-C case)), $149 (AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case) (US launch price) |
| Models | — | AirPods 5; AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case |
| Models and regions | — | Available in the U.S. and more than 65 other countries/regions |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦210,000 | ₦180,600 – ₦208,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | Liberty 4 Pro | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Apple |
| Category | True Wireless ANC Earbuds (Flagship) | Open-fit true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | October 3, 2024 | September 9, 2026 |
| Model Name | Liberty 4 Pro | AirPods 5 |
| Price | $149.99 USD | $129 (US launch) |
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS5 fields
| Specification | Liberty 4 Pro | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | 10.5 mm + 4.6 mm | — |
| Driver Type | Dual dynamic drivers (10.5mm + 4.6mm) | Custom high-excursion Apple driver, custom high dynamic range amplifier |
| Frequency Response | 14 Hz - 40 kHz | — |
| Sound Features | — | Spatial audio: Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Chip: Apple H2 |
| Spatial Audio | 360° Spatial Audio with dual modes | — |
FEATURES AND SOFTWARE10 fields
| Specification | Liberty 4 Pro | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes, Adaptive ANC 3.0 | Yes, Active Noise Cancellation (up to 50% more noise removed vs AirPods 4 with ANC), Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness |
| App Support | Yes, soundcore app | — |
| Customizable EQ | Yes, 8-band custom EQ, HearID and 22+ presets | — |
| Find My Earbuds | Yes, via Soundcore app | Wireless Charging Case version has a built-in speaker for Find My |
| Other Features | — | Adaptive EQ, multiport acoustic architecture, vent system for pressure equalization, Voice Isolation, studio-quality audio recording, Live Translation, hands-free Siri |
| Sound Modes | ANC, Normal, Transparency; Spatial Audio (Music, Podcast, Movie, Gaming) | Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Conversation Awareness |
| Touch Controls | Customizable touch controls plus case touch bar | Force sensor; force sensor with volume swipe (Wireless Charging Case version); head gestures |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Yes, Transparency mode |
| Voice Assistant Support | Siri and Google Assistant compatible | Siri ("Siri" / "Hey Siri", head gestures) |
| Wear Detection | Yes, auto play/pause on wear detection | Optical in-ear sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor |
CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION5 fields
| Specification | Liberty 4 Pro | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes, up to 2 devices | — |
| Range | Approx. 10m / 33ft | — |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | — |
| Wired Mode | No | — |
BUILD AND DESIGN7 fields
| Specification | Liberty 4 Pro | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Design | Smart charging case with built-in display and touch bar | — |
| Colors Available | Black, Light Blue, White | White |
| Dimensions | Earbud 25 x 32 x 22 mm; case 65 x 62 x 30 mm | Earbud: 30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1 mm; Case: 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2 mm |
| Form Factor | In-ear true wireless with silicone tips | Open-fit true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | IPX5 | IP57 (dust, sweat and water resistant) |
| Materials | — | 40% recycled material by weight, 70% recycled plastic in the case |
| Weight | 5.5 g per earbud; 51 g case | 4.3 g (each earbud); Case: 32.3 g (standard), 34.7 g (Wireless Charging Case) |
BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING4 fields
| Specification | Liberty 4 Pro | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C; Wireless Charging Case version also supports Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers |
| Fast Charging | 5-minute charge for 4 hours of playback | 5 min charge = around 1 hour of listening |
| Total Playtime | Up to 10 hours (ANC off); 40 hours with case; 7.5 hours / 30 hours with ANC | Earbuds: Up to 4 hours (ANC on), up to 6 hours (noise control off); Wireless Charging Case version: up to 5 hours (ANC on), up to 7 hours (noise control off); With case: Up to 20 hours with ANC (standard), up to 22 hours with ANC (Wireless Charging Case version) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Qi-compatible | Wireless Charging Case version: Yes, Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers; standard USB-C case: No |
MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES3 fields
| Specification | Liberty 4 Pro | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-Free Calls Support | — | Yes, with Voice Isolation |
| Mic Count | 6 | — |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | AI-based call noise cancellation | Dual beamforming microphones, inward-facing microphone |
BOX CONTENTS5 fields
| Specification | Liberty 4 Pro | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | 6 sizes | None (open-ear design) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Smart charging case with touch display | Charging case (USB-C) |
| Included Items | Earbuds, smart charging case with display, XXS/XS/S/M/L/XL ear tips (M pre-installed), USB-C cable | — |
| Main Device | — | AirPods 5 |
| User Manual | — | Documentation |
COMPATIBILITY2 fields
| Specification | Liberty 4 Pro | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Systems | iOS and Android | iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS (latest versions) |
| Supported Devices | — | Full features with Apple devices on the latest iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS or visionOS; works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices (limited features) |
KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field
| Specification | Liberty 4 Pro | AirPods 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Highlight | Introduced a charging case with a built-in interactive display and touch bar, alongside a barometric-sensor-assisted Adaptive ANC 3.0 system, making it Soundcore's most feature-dense flagship earbud to date. | The Apple AirPods 5 are open-fit earbuds powered by the H2 chip, with Active Noise Cancellation now standard, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode and Personalized Spatial Audio. |